DENHAM SPRINGS, LA Pelican State Credit Unions Denham Springs branch at 145 Rushing Road is now open! Pelican and
Labarre Associates, Inc. worked together to temporarily transform the credit unions drive thru into a full-service, convenient and spacious branch in nine short days.
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The idea to enclose the credit unions drive thru and create a full-service branch was born at one of Pelicans senior management meetings where the team was encouraged to think outside the box. The credit unions architecture and facility management company then brought the idea to life on a shoe-string budget with minimal materials.
Members of Pelican and other credit unions who participate in the
CO-OP Branch Shared Network can access their accounts Monday Friday from 9 am 5 pm and every Saturday from 9 am 1pm at the temporary Denham Springs branch. In addition to a fully-staffed team of tellers, Pelican also has several member service representatives on hand ready to help open accounts and take loan applications.
"This large, temporary space will allow us to serve the community, our members and all credit union members who are struggling to return some normality to their lives while we remodel our branch from the inside out with state-of-the-art equipment and a brand new look and layout," said Jeffrey K. Conrad, Pelican CEO.
The 1,564 square-foot temporary space is designed to accommodate several members at once and is also able to be taken apart quickly so that the drive thru area can reopen with the remodeled branch toward year-end.
Similar to the rest of the homes and businesses in the city, Pelicans Denham Springs branch took on three and half feet of water during the Great Flood of 2016. Additionally, 43 of the credit unions team members throughout the area were personally affected and have joined forces to make a strong comeback at home and in the community.
"This branch is our second home," explained Asst. Branch Manager Christian Gordon. "Our team and our members truly are family, and it felt so good to be reunited and back to business today." During the first day back open for business, the team assisted 172 members and received 10 loan applications in addition to countless hugs and smiles.
"Were here to help as we rebuild alongside the Denham Springs community, and we encourage everyone to stop by and visit the branch, even if its just to say hello," Conrad added.
On Thursday, September 15, Pelican will have free snowballs for everyone who stops by the Denham Springs branch from 11 am 2 pm. The credit union is encouraging everyone to come check out their branch and cool off with a sweet treat.
The credit union is very active in the Denham Springs community, regularly giving away thousands of dollars in cash and prizes at community events. Pelican members can benefit from free one-on-one credit counseling, a variety of convenient products and services and several opportunities to win cash and prizes throughout the year. For information about becoming a Pelican member, please contact Asst. Branch Manager Christian M. Gordon at (225) 408-6228 or
cgordon@pelicanstatecu.com.
Pelican has proudly partnered with Labarre Associates over 19 years. Under the leadership of Jay Labarre, the diversified organization offers architecture, construction, facilities and real estate services. They uniquely provide clients with practical, high-quality and cost-effective services from site acquisition to design to construction to facility management. For more information, visit
labarre-inc.com.
About Pelican State Credit Union
For over 59 years, Pelican State Credit Union has been providing financial services to individuals and their families throughout the state of Louisiana. The credit union is dedicated to improving the lives of its members through safe, competitive products and educational services. Pelican was originally chartered as the Department of Hospitals Credit Union, located in downtown Baton Rouge, to serve Louisiana charity hospitals, mental health centers and state office personnel. Pelican has since grown into one of the largest state chartered credit unions in Louisiana now serving over 40,000 members nationwide. For information, visit www.pelicanstatecu.com.
